Network Cable Requirements - Dell PowerEdge 700 Installation And Troubleshooting Manual

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Integrated NIC Connector
 
The system's integrated NIC functions as a separate network expansion card while providing fast communication between servers and workstations.
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illustrates the pin numbers for the NIC connector and
Figure B-7. NIC Connector
 
 
 Table B-7. NIC Connector Pin Assignments
Pin Signal I/O Definition
 1
 TD+
 O
 Data out (+)
 2
 TD–
 O
 Data out (–)
 3
 RD+
 I
 Data in (+)
 4
 NC
 N/A  No connection
 5
 NC
 N/A  No connection
 6
 RD–
 I
 Data in (–)
 7
 NC
 N/A  No connection
 8
 NC
 N/A  No connection
 

Network Cable Requirements

 
The NIC supports a UTP Ethernet cable equipped with a standard RJ45-compatible plug. Observe the following cabling restrictions.
 
NOTICE:
To avoid line interference, voice and data lines must be in separate sheaths.
 Use Category 5 or greater wiring and connectors.
l
 Do not exceed a cable run length (from a workstation to a hub) of 100 m (328 ft).
l
 
For detailed guidelines on operation of a network, see "Systems Considerations of Multi-Segment Networks" in the IEEE 802.3 standard.
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Table B-7
defines the pin assignments for the connector.
Figure B-

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